The Supreme Court hears arguments on the scope of birthright citizenship. Gear up for budget day this Friday. Republicans blame each other for the continued DHS shutdown. Kristina Karisch has your CQ Morning Briefing for Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

The Senate breaks a logjam on DHS funding. For fiscal 2027, a number of factors could lead to another appropriations breakdown. And Congress' America250 commission sets up nationwide events to celebrate the nation's 250th birthday. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Friday, March 27, 2026.

Upcoming recess is in doubt for the Senate amid again-stalled DHS talks. House leadership's plan to move a FISA renewal leaves little room for GOP defections. Two committees mark up an aviation safety bill. Kristina Karisch has your CQ Morning Briefing for Thursday, March 26, 2026.

Some Democrats have qualms about aspects of a GOP funding offer on DHS. Using reconciliation to pass a voter ID bill would be an uphill climb. A senator on the ballot in November grabs a coveted committee seat. Kristina Karisch has your CQ Morning Briefing for Wednesday, March 25, 2026.

Republican senators are more optimistic about a DHS funding deal. The White House needs to nominate a new CDC director by Thursday — technically. Lawmakers are hitting a brick wall in their efforts to get cost estimates from the Pentagon on the Iran war. Kristina Karisch has your CQ Morning Briefing for Tuesday, March 24, 2026.

Senators continue debate on voter ID legislation. Sen. Markwayne Mullin gets a confirmation vote. And the Supreme Court hears oral arguments on defining "Election Day." David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Monday, March 23, 2026.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune , R-S.D., sets a DHS funding deadline. Lawmakers have mixed reactions to a potential $200 billion Iran supplemental. The White House pushes for a FISA extension. Kristina Karisch has your CQ Morning Briefing for Friday, March 20, 2026.

House Republicans cry foul on Senate handling of a voter ID bill. White House officials are tempering claims of victory in Iran. Sen. Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo., touts progress on crypto legislation. Kristina Karisch has your CQ Morning Briefing for Thursday, March 19, 2026.

Mullin's hearing today kicks off a likely speedy confirmation process. It's Day 2 of Senate debate on a voter ID bill. House Democrats plan to file a discharge petition for DHS funding — without money for ICE or CBP. Kristina Karisch has your CQ Morning Briefing for Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

The Senate votes on beginning debate on a controversial voter ID bill. Congress is still largely in the dark on estimated costs for the Iran war. Illinois voters head to the primary polls. Kristina Karisch has your CQ Morning Briefing for Tuesday, March 17, 2026.